Question

Assertion (A) A solution of $FeCl _{3}$ in water produces brown precipitate on standing.
Reason ( R ) Hydrolysis of $FeCl _{3}$ in water produces brown precipitate of $Fe ( OH )_{3}$.

• A. Both $A$ and $R$ are correct; $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$
• B. Both $A$ and $R$ are correct; $R$ is not the correct explanation of $A$
• C. $A$ is correct; $R$ is incorrect
• D. $A$ is incorrect; $R$ is correct

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Aqueous solution of $FeCl _{3}$ on standing produces brown precipitate. Due to hydrolysis, it produces precipitate of $Fe ( OH )_{3}$ which is of brown colour. Both $A$ and $R$ are correct and $R$ is the correct explanation of the $A$.